Youth vocabulary
This is a thematic list of vocabulary
items related to youth
Adolescence:
The period of time in a person's
life when they are developing into an adult
Delinquent:
A delinquent is one who fails to do that which is
required by law or by duty when such failure is minor in nature.
The term is often used to refer to
a juvenile who commits a minor criminal act - juvenile delinquents.
Grow up:
Phrasal verb - to gradually become
an adult:
I grew up in
Taking responsibility for yourself is part of the
process of growing up.
Generation gap:
A generation
gap is a popular term
used to describe big differences between people of a younger generation and their
elders. This can be defined as occurring "when older and younger people do
not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions,
habits and behavior.
"Most misunderstandings that occur between parents and children are due to
generation gap."
Street / abandoned children:
Street children are the result of
violence in their immediate social environment, either as observers or as
victims.
Teenager:
A young person between
13 and 19 years old.
Teens:
Plural noun."Both my daughters are in
their teens"."He's in his early/mid/late
teens"
Juvenile:
Relating to a young
person who is not yet old enough to be considered an adult.
Juvenile violence / crime / delinquency:
Juvenile delinquency refers to criminal acts performed by juvenile.
" There is a high rate of juvenile delinquency in this area."
Youth:
The period of your life when you
are young, or the state of being young
Young lady / man:
Used when you are speaking angrily
to a young person:
Mind your language, young
lady!
Youth involvement / engagement:
Youth involvement in political, social,
environmental and economic processes is an investment opportunity that
shouldn't be missed.
Youth organizations:
Youth organizations should consider
organizing information campaigns and educational and training programmes in
order to sensitize youth to the personally and socially detrimental effects of
violence in the family, community and society.
Youth leadership:
Young people are emerging as
political leaders in anti globalizaation ,
environmental and social change movement.
General words relating to youth and
being young
THE GIFTS OF YOUTH
Vocabulary: STRENGTHS OF YOUTH
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energy perseverance enthusiasm patience flexibility sociability optimism vigour imagination creativity adventure innovation talent ambition inquiry |
energetic perseverant enthusiastic patient flexible sociable optimistic vigourous imaginative creative adventurous innovative talented ambitious inquisitive |
audacity strength competence reliability responsibility vitality ability punctuality persuasion cooperation maturity efficiency self-confidence autonomy rebellion independence |
audacious strong competent reliable responsible vital able punctual persuasive cooperative mature efficient self-confident autonomous rebellious independent |
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1.
Although
young people are a heterogeneous group, they can play
responsible, determining roles in society. They are the lifeblood of a
country and represent the most active and vital force in its
development. They should be allowed to voice their opinions
because they have as much to say about societal problems and potential
solutions as others do.
1.
Karim,
our classmate, is known to be very cooperative. When we are
assigned projects, he works well with us and always does his share of work.
2.
A high
percentage of young people no longer believe in their country’s political
parties; that’s why they tend to shy away from politics.
3.
The
youth need their independence in order to grow into responsible
adults.
4.
The
young man left the conference room with a clear conscience. He
felt happy he had been able to raise people’s awareness
to the importance of community work.